The Mondavi Center in partnership with The Gorman Museum of Native American Art at UC Davis presents Delbert Anderson, a Diné jazz trumpeter, compose and educator, merging Navajo “spinning songs” with jazz and funk. Anderson leads a quartet that creates a unique sound in the Native American jazz scene. 

The concert will take place Tuesday, Aug. 13, outside the Gorman Museum. 

This performance is free. While seating is limited, no tickets are required. The museum opens at noon the day of the concert. The museum, also free, is located at 181 Old Davis Road, Davis.

Leading the Delbert Anderson Quartet, Anderson incorporates elements from Diné culture and landscapes into his music. Noteworthy projects include “The Long Walk: 1,674 Days,” reflecting on Navajo history, and a forthcoming tribute to Indigenous jazz legends Don Cherry and Jim Pepper. Anderson also spearheads the “Build A Band” program, teaching jazz improvisation to youth, emphasizing Diné values. His work has earned acclaim from Chamber Music America, the First Peoples Fund, and coverage in The New York Times and NPR.

More information, including biographies of musicians, can be found here.